About the role

Senior Software Engineer
Job Type: Contractor (~15 hrs/week)
Location: Remote
Schedule: Flexible
Required Skills

Python 3, Java, Rust, TypeScript, C++

Algorithms & Data Structures

Bug Fixing & Feature Implementation

Codebase Refactoring

Performance Optimization

Automated Testing

Backend Development

Job Summary
Work on challenging coding tasks designed to improve next-generation AI systems. You'll create realistic coding problems, implement features and bug fixes, and build deterministic verifiers to evaluate solutions.
What We're Looking For

Strong backend development experience

Experience building scalable services and APIs

Strong debugging and performance optimization skills

Excellent code review and problem-solving abilities

Cybersecurity/SecOps experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and debug complex software

Implement new features and improvements

Refactor and optimize existing codebases

Design coding tasks and reliable verification systems

Apply strong software engineering and algorithmic principles

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Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Sr Python Developer - Remote role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at YO AI Labs?
Which of Javascript, Python and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

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Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

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Sr Python Developer - Remote

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